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Three Classic TCM Prescriptions Most Feared of Being Lost, Each a Treasure

In the treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there are some classic formulas that appear simple and inexpensive, yet have been tested over millennia with genuinely effective results. T...
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Nourish the Liver First for Better Kidney Health, Doubling Your Vitality: The Art of Combining Jinsuo Gujing Pills for Liver-Kidney Harmony

If you want to nourish your kidneys, start by regulating your liver—you'll notice a difference right away! Today, I'll teach you three strategies for effectively using Jinsuo Gujing Pills to simultane...
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Summer is the perfect time to brew and drink Ophiopogon japonicus tea. Here are 5 practical pairings to help regulate minor ailments throughout the body.

In summer, sweating a lot is common, but this can unknowingly deplete the “yin fluids” in our body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states that “sweat and blood share the same source.” Excessive sw...
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Why do experienced TCM practitioners say, "Eucommia without Achyranthes does not strengthen the kidneys, and Morinda without Epimedium cannot lift the sinews"?

I've been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for some years now. The older generation of TCM doctors often recite this saying: "Eucommia without Achyranthes does not strengthen the kidneys, and M...
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Zhang Zhongjing's Top Kidney-Tonifying Formula, Not a Single Kidney-Tonifying Herb Inside, Outshines Liuwei Dihuang and Guifu Dihuang

Today, let’s talk about an interesting formula—Guizhi Longgu Muli Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction). You may not have heard of this name, but if I tell you it's Zhang Zhong...
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The Pinnacle of Dual Yin-Yang Supplementation: Just Two Herbs for Rapid Boost of Yin, Yang, and Vital Essence

When it comes to tonifying the kidneys, my patients ask about it very frequently. However, many people have a misconception that kidney deficiency simply means taking tonic herbs, which can sometimes ...
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Can You Tell if You're Yin-Deficient, Yang-Deficient, or Damp-Heat from Your Stool?

During consultations, I often remind patients: after using the restroom, don't rush to flush—take a moment to observe the condition of your stool. This is actually a small tip to understand your own c...
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The most troublesome type of deficiency is dual deficiency of yin and yang. A timeless formula tonifies both yin and yang, nourishes the kidneys, and promotes essence generation

Today, let's talk about the most challenging "deficiency" — dual deficiency of yin and yang. Don't underestimate this condition; nowadays, five or six out of ten people are affected by it to some exte...
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Cramps, frequent dreaming, blurry vision—just remember Rehmannia Pills.

Recently, many friends have complained to me: while sleeping soundly at night, their calves suddenly cramp, jolting them awake in pain; after looking at their phones or computers for a while during th...
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Can You Tell If You're Yang Deficient, Yin Deficient, or Damp-Heat by Observing Sweat?

The old saying goes, "Sweating eliminates toxins," but did you know? Different "patterns" of sweating reflect different physical issues! In Traditional Chinese Medicine, sweat is transformed from body...
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